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The firm behind the project said polls indicated there was "majority support" for the scheme

A number of MPs representing the Dorset coast have objected to plans for a wind farm off the Jurassic Coast.

The Conservative MPs, including Richard Drax, told BBC Dorset political reporter Tristan Pascoe they had submitted objection letters during the Navitus Bay public consultation.

If approved, the development would be built off the coast of Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

Navitus Bay said research showed "majority support" for the scheme.

Plans for the development, which would comprise 194 wind turbines up to 200m (650ft) high, were submitted in April amid claims it would contribute £1.6bn to the economy over 25 years, and would generate power for up to 700,000 homes.

Mr Drax, MP for South Dorset, said the project would be a "blight" on the coastline.

The other Conservative Dorset MPs objecting to the plans are Poole's Robert Syms, Christchurch MP Christopher Chope, and Bournemouth MPs Tobias Ellwood and Conor Burns.

Oliver Letwin, MP for West Dorset, said as the proposal does not affect his constituency he did not intend to say anything about it.